In a dental context, rugae are the ridges found on the palate (roof of the mouth) right behind the upper front teeth. To see what rugae look like, click on the RELATED LINK below.
Ruggae are the prominent ridges on the palate (roof of the mouth) directly behind the upper front teeth.
The presence of prominent ridges or folds in the upper frontal gum area is a normal anatomical variation known as palatal rugae. These structures help stabilize the position of the tongue during speech and swallowing. It is a common and harmless oral condition that does not typically require treatment.
The folds that form in the gastric mucosa when the stomach is empty are called rugae. These are temporary folds that allow for expansion of the stomach when food is consumed. Rugae help to increase the surface area of the stomach lining for better absorption of nutrients.
The ridges on the roof of your mouth help our tongues manipulate food for digesting before we swallow. They are like treads so that the food doesn't just slip down our throat or all over our mouth.They are called transverse palatine folds or friction ridges